Z80CPM vs POKE64
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z80CPM
Experience the classic CP/M operating system on your iOS or Mac device with a full Z80 processor emulator. Run authentic CP/M software, including operating systems, word processors, programming languages, and text adventures. Works offline with support for multiple disk images.
- Full Z80 emulation
- VT100 terminal support
- Multiple disk image mounting
- Offline functionality
- Native Mac support
- Downloadable CP/M disk images
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RomWBW CP/M brings the classic CP/M operating system to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a full Z80 processor emulator. FEATURES • Full Z80 Emulation - Accurate instruction emulation runs authentic CP/M software • VT100 Terminal - ANSI escape sequence support for text adventures and productivity apps • Multiple Disk Support - Mount up to 4 disk images simultaneously • Download Disk Images - Fetch CP/M disk images directly from the RomWBW project • Works Offline - Downloaded disk images are stored locally • Native Mac Support - Runs natively on macOS via Mac Catalyst CLASSIC SOFTWARE Run the software that defined personal computing: • Operating Systems: CP/M 2.2, CP/M 3, ZSDOS, NZCOM, ZPM3 • Word Processing: WordStar • Programming: Turbo Pascal, Microsoft BASIC • Text Adventures: Zork, Adventure, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy • Databases: dBASE II • And thousands more CP/M programs GETTING STARTED 1. Open Settings and download a disk image (CP/M 2.2 recommended) 2. Select the disk image for Unit 0 3. Press Play to start the emulator 4. Press 0 at the boot menu to boot from disk BUILT ON ROMWBW This emulator is built on the RomWBW HBIOS platform, the same firmware used by real retro Z80 hardware projects. Disk images are downloaded from the official RomWBW project and include freely distributable CP/M software. TECHNICAL DETAILS • 80x25 character terminal display • hd1k disk format (8MB per slice, 64MB per disk) • Hardware keyboard support • Portrait and landscape orientation Perfect for retrocomputing enthusiasts, computer history education, or anyone who wants to experience the operating system that launched the personal computer revolution.
POKE64
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POKE64 is a Commodore 64 emulator designed specifically for iPad. It combines accurate C64 emulation with a modern, touch-friendly interface built around the way the original machine was actually used. Import your own compatible software and media, organize titles in the Library, configure controls per game, and resume quickly with save states. Features include: C64 emulation powered by the VICE core D64, D71, D81 and G64 disk image support PRG, T64, TAP and CRT support G64 disk structure inspection and protected-disk safe start Library with per-title settings Multiple save states and Quick Save / Quick Load Configurable virtual joystick and Quick Keys External keyboard support Physical game controller mapping Per-port Auto Fire Paddles and KoalaPad support Apple Pencil support for KoalaPad interaction CRT display filters Firmware and emulation profiles Virtual printer and virtual modem support iCloud backup support POKE64 does not include games, commercial disk images, cartridges or copyrighted Commodore software. Users provide their own compatible media and firmware where required. Some advanced features are available through the optional POKE64 Pro lifetime unlock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Z80CPM at 5.0 against POKE64's 4.0. Z80CPM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. POKE64 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Z80CPM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Z80CPM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Z80CPM ships an update every 10 days, POKE64 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z80CPM | POKE64 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Wohl | Alessandro Capano |
Customer experience
Z80CPM
POKE64
In-app purchases
Z80CPM
No in-app purchases
POKE64
- POKE64 Pro$6.99





